Business Quote by Ian Poulter
“I may not be in the office as much as I was at the start of the business but when a new range is launched - and we have two, a spring/summer and an autumn/winter collection - each year, all designs come through me first to make sure I am happy with them.”
About This Quote
The speaker oversees design approval for each seasonal collection, ensuring personal satisfaction before release.
In simple terms: He checks all designs before they launch.
Key Takeaway
Maintain quality control over product lines.
Themes
quality control
leadership
fashion
product development
Mood
responsible
pragmatic
Type
advisory
operational
When to use this quote
- fashion industry
- product launch
- team collaboration
Key Concepts
design approval
seasonal collections
brand consistency
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you delegate design checks without losing quality?
- What systems could streamline approvals?
A Different Perspective
Relying on one person can bottleneck decisions.
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