You signed it, so don't ask "why is it wrong?"
We’re in this together. When something goes wrong, we fix it as a team, not shift the blame.
“Check this again, why is there a mistake?” A classic line after a tough client meeting.
I’ve seen managers approve drawings, send them out, and then blame the team when the client complains. This isn’t a technical fail. It’s a leadership fail.
First: You are the last line of defense. Approving just to hit a deadline makes you a "relay station" for errors. If it slips through you, it's your gap.
Second: Pressure management. A leader absorbs external heat to realign the team, they don't just pass the stress down.
My approach:
Front-line support: We stand together. If there’s an issue, we fix it. No scapegoating.
Filter first: Never let the client be your Quality Control.
Log & Checklist: Approval means ownership, not just a signature.
Your signature is your reputation. Are you a messenger for mistakes, or the final shield for the project?