Overall purpose and remit  

Reporting to the SMO Monthly, the SMO Weekly is a regular operational meeting for SMO staff, held in person, on campus.   

Its primary purpose is to provide the SMO with a regular forum in which to share updates on initiative implementation and the broader programme, aligning on objectives, and fostering collaboration across the team. In addition, the SMO Weekly focuses on operational priorities, team culture, and ways of working.  

The Imperial Values underpin all our work and all SMO meetings are conducted in line with these values and behaviours.   

SMO Weekly Meetings

Terms of Reference
  1. To update the weekly initiative rag rating document. 
  2. To assess initiative progress in delivering milestones, engagement activities and Level 2 KPIs. 
  3. To agree SMART actions for the SMO to support the progress of initiatives and any resource requirements. 
  4. To agree barriers and blockers to be raised at the SMO Monthly.   
  5. To receive updates on other strategic projects/activities the SMO is leading.     
  6. To develop and regularly review all SMO administrative and operational policies and procedures.    
  7. To establish and regularly review the SMO Governance Calendar and Annual Programme of Activities. 
  8. To agree SMO team ways of working, best practice and ideas to enhance the team culture.   
  9. To provide a forum for the SMO to share relevant sector and university updates.
Membership

Laura Lane, Director, SMO [Chair] 

Lauren Asplin, Head of Strategic Engagement  

Irene Kalkanis, Deputy Director, SMO  

Katie Quinn, Strategic Projects and Operations Manager [secretary] 

Jack Cooper, Strategic Engagement Manager  

Gregory Robinson, SMO Analyst