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ABOUT OLTJONA
Born and raised in Poliçan, Albania, Oltjona's leadership journey began early. From mentoring siblings to leading in tech, she combines technical excellence with empathy. At BKT, she thrived in digitization, and at Y42, she pushes boundaries. Her commitment to family, resilience, and collaboration drives her leadership.
SUCCESS IS ACHIEVING PERSONAL FULFILLMENT, MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT, AND EMPOWERING OTHERS TO SUCCEED.
Oltjona Dyrmishi (Cifligu)
OLTJONA IN A NUTSHELL
Engineering Manager
Y42
area of expertise
Information Technology Albania 🇦🇱
companies Oltjona has worked for
OLTJONA AS A LEADER
Leadership is about balancing empathy with making tough decisions for the greater good.
Leadership is not authority but influence.
Great Leaders are great coaches who empower and develop their team members.
The future of leadership is inclusive, collaborative, and adaptable.
When I think of a leader, I think of a mentor who guides, supports, and inspires others.
GREAT LEADERS ARE GREAT COACHES WHO EMPOWER AND DEVELOP THEIR TEAM MEMBERS.
Oltjona Dyrmishi (Cifligu)
OLTJONA ON NAVIGATING A CAREER TRANSITION FROM CORPORATE TO STARTUP
Oltjona faced one of the most significant challenges of her career when she left a stable, ten-year position at Albania's largest bank to join a startup in its early stages. The move required her to adapt from a structured corporate environment to the fast-paced, unpredictable world of startups. She overcame this by embracing continuous learning, implementing robust people processes, and fostering a psychologically safe and inclusive environment for her remote team. Her experience highlights the importance of adaptability, resilience, and proactive leadership in navigating such career transitions.
OLTJONA ON BALANCING EMPATHY AND TOUGH DECISION-MAKING IN LEADERSHIP
As a leader who values empathy and collaboration, Oltjona has had to master the delicate balance between being compassionate and making tough decisions for the greater good of her team and organization. She has learned that while empathy is essential for understanding and connecting with her team, it can sometimes conflict with the need to make difficult decisions. Oltjona navigates this by maintaining strong communication, fostering a culture of trust, and ensuring that her decisions are aligned with the long-term success and well-being of her team. This approach underscores the complexities of modern leadership, where emotional intelligence and strategic decision-making must coexist.
LEADERSHIP IS NOT ABOUT AUTHORITY, BUT INFLUENCE.
Oltjona on becoming a better leader
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