Tothal Systems

Alex Toth Hello You: My Story and What Kind of Help YOU may Expect from Me ↓ This may sound like an interview question (and answer), but people are legit to ask "What's the deal with you? Why should I follow?". Here's my Story. And it can be yours too: From Test Engineer to Systems Engineering Pioneer ... As I sat at my desk, staring at the computer screen, I couldn't help but reflect on the winding path that had led me here. Fresh out of university, I had started my career as a Systems Test...

The horizontal line makes You a Systems Engineer. You are likely doing the work of a Leader, but I bet you are still getting paid like a Specialist ⇓ I was back at my favourite coffee shop this morning. There is a barista there who makes a heavenly Marshmallow Latte. It is her signature drink. She spent years perfecting the foam density, the temperature, and the exact ratio of syrup. It is a masterpiece .. Because she was so good at it management promoted her. She is now the Shift Lead...

Alex Toth Stop asking for the "standard template." Forget the recipes. You might think that having the expensive license and the "best" tool will do the thinking for you?? Nope. It will not! Here is why relying on "recipes" is dangerous and how you can become the "chef" your project actually needs. Read on ... ⇓ The Parachute Problem David Long shares a story about visiting the SAAB aviation HQ. The host pointed to the Viggen fighter jet on display. He spoke proudly of its parachute...

Alex Toth Are you drowning in "busy work"? This feels like cog-work and not Systems Engineering? That endless stream of meetings, ticking boxes, and following rigid processes, all while the real work that actually matters and creates value gets pushed aside? I’ve been silent for the last two months, deep in a complex project. I'm back to share the one critical lesson I re-learned. It’s the key to separating the activity you’re paid for from the value you're hired for. Tier4 Autonomous Bus So,...

Alex Toth I looked like a Dalmatian Are you working harder than everyone you know but still getting passed over for promotions? You are probably a Dalmatian also and make this important MISTAKE too ⇓ It's soo late ... I was renovating last week. Fixed all the walls and prepped for painting. It's easy to fall in the trap that you're ready to roll .. Was I making the same mistake again? I was ... I'll tell you what it was in a moment. But first you need to understand what happened. Had one week...

Hey Reader Coming back from holiday and a very busy period got me thinking about the philosophy of life, he he ... Don't worry I won't bore you with that but I will share what is relevant to leaders and those who are aspiring to leadership. I also shared those thoughts on LinkedIn if you want to comment. But feel free to respond to this email and share your experience. Tell me what YOU think. I'm still maturing these ideas. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿: 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻'𝘀...