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If you are unfamiliar with what the Year in Review book is all about, this publication is dedicated to the hard-working individuals that comprise PQC International. Within the pages of this publication are real experiences and real people. This publication gives the associates of PQC International the opportunity to share their precious moments as parents, family members and industry leaders. Here at PQC International we are family, and like a family, we may not always get along, but we continually strive for the betterment of each other. I challenge you to name a company who gives their associates the ability to write a publication purely from their point of view, and publish it in the public eye. If you are interested in finding out more about who we are and what we do, please pay a visit to our website. I hope you take the time to read about our adventures and enjoy every experience shared. Happy Reading!
Yours sincerely,
www.pqcinternational.com404-459-4070
Frank Payne
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................. 3
DECEMBER 2012............................................................................... 4
JANUARY...............................................................................................16
FEBRUARY.......................................................................................... 21
MARCH.................................................................................................. 31
APRIL...................................................................................................... 45
MAY.......................................................................................................... 55
JUNE....................................................................................................... 59
JULY......................................................................................................... 65
AUGUST................................................................................................ 68
SEPTEMBER...................................................................................... 77
OCTOBER............................................................................................ 81
NOVEMBER..................................................................................... 90
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS........................................................ 94
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INTRODUCTION
As PQC International continues to grow, we take pride in our past experiences; the good, the bad and the ugly. What makes a company strong is its ability to adapt to change, retain talent and grow its capabilities. As we reflect on the events, milestones, successes, and losses of 2013 in this Year in Review, we must remind ourselves that nothing worth having was ever achieved without some sacrifice. We must work smarter, not just harder and cherish our glory moments.
We are a family of fresh talent and wise minds, who, in turn, deliver simply a melting pot of culture and quality to every project deliverable. We may not be the largest corporation, but we can safely say we are the most diverse in every aspect. May you enjoy your glimpse into the past through this publication, and be reminded of the great work you have provided, and the glorious, grandiose picture that you are a part of.
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“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matter compared to what lies within us.”
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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GREETINGS!This month was a busy and productive one. With the implementation of the new 10-day sprint and the “PQC locomotive,” we’ve established new ways to increase productivity and measure our landmark achievements. I challenge everyone this month to set new goals for themselves; goals that can only be attained through hard work and persistence. Prioritize your responsibilities and watch as your projects at PQC, and your other future endeavors, flourish.
Yours sincerely,Frank V. Payne
2012
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Jolly Jingle Family Mingle- Jennifer Seifert
The holiday season is upon us, and The pQC family CelebraTed in a big and fesTive way. wiTh family and friends in aTTendanCe, The room was
filled wiTh holiday Cheer and The room was awash wiTh The Colors of ChrisTmas. red, green, and whiTe illuminaTed The room as pQC assoCiaTes
and Their families Came dressed To The nines. Keeping in The spiriT of ChrisTmas parTies, There was a whiTe elephanT gifT exChange, where
eager assoCiaTes TooK Their Turns opening eaCh wrapped presenT. There was also a large buffeT where everyone indulged Themselves; afTer all,
iT is The holidays!
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Congratulations to all the award recipients and also to everyone who made this year successful for PQC
International! Please enjoy the pictures
we snapped from our holiday celebration!
First, I would like to
say thank you Frank.
I’m honored to receive
the CEO Manifesto Award. I do
believe that in order to get a job
done it takes a team effort; a
group of people working together
with one accord and with one
common goal. As the saying
goes, “No One Man Is An Island.”
That may not be the exact quote,
but the meaning is clear. I may
have received this award, but
without the support and help
from my associates I would
have fallen somewhat short. I
trust in God and I can see that
PQC International is being led
by the right leadership. Frank, I
have to say again to you that the
experience I have been exposed
to in this position is
appreciated. - Andres
Andre A. Aviles (Triple A): &KDLUPDQ¶V�0DQLIHVWR�$ZDUG
What a way to
recognize a hard year’s
work! I’m thrilled. Thank
you so much for recognizing
my contributions this year with
President’s Innovation Award. Our
leadership is to be commended
for encouraging associates to
give their best by making such
opportunities and recognition
available. Our company, once
again, proves itself mindful of the
need to compete for excellence.
This award is just one way they
let us as associates share in
their success. This unexpected
recognition of my efforts gives
PH�QHZ�HQHUJ\�DQG�FRQ¿GHQFH��I will double my efforts in serving
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in working with everyone at PQC.
Thank you so much for noticing
my efforts and for giving
me this honor, ‘pat on
the back’.- Vishal
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GREETINGS!This month was a busy and productive one. With the implementation of the new 10-day sprint and the “PQC locomotive,” we’ve established new ways to increase productivity and measure our landmark achievements. I challenge everyone this month to set new goals for themselves; goals that can only be attained through hard work and persistence. Prioritize your responsibilities and watch as your projects at PQC, and your other future endeavors, flourish.
Yours sincerely,Frank V. Payne
2013
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GREETINGS!The month of February was all about smiles and positivity. The Happiness Brigade was re-introduced, there were weddings, engagements, and growing families. To top it all off, PQC attended the Books for Africa charity drive and truly “gave without borders.” Outreach is very important to us at PQC, and this event kicked off our outreach program in a big way. Collecting and packing books to send to less-than-fortunate children in Africa was truly a humbling experience and provided our associates with a new sense of accomplishment and humanitarianism. I want to thank you all for standing with PQC, even during these rough times, and I want you to know that we will only continue to improve and we will become greater than we ever were before. I truly believe that, “When you give, you will receive.”
Yours sincerely,Frank V. Payne
2013
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GREETINGS!The month of March was a very special one at PQC. Not only did the mentoring program participants successfully finish their final projects, but there were also two weddings within the company. Amanda and I wed our significant others near the end of the month, not even two days apart. You could say that love is contagious and we caught the fever! It was certainly a month full of love and celebration and we want to share it with all of you.
Yours sincerely,Frank V. Payne
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PB33 PQC International Year In Review 2013
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GREETINGS!I hope everyone had a productive month this April. Spring has sprung, and so have several events that PQC International participated in. The March of Dimes for babies was a wonderful experience that touched our hearts. Walking not only benefits our minds and bodies, but this event also raised awareness and funds for babies to be able to be born healthy and grow healthy. We also continued in our partnership with Norcross Cooperative Ministries, and our volunteer teams assisted at the Co-op building. I want you to reflect on this month and bring positivity and love to the people in your own personal lives, just as we do here at PQC.
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GREETINGS!June is finally upon us. Summertime is almost here and with summer comes hotter weather. At PQC, we are turning up the heat, as is appropriate for this time of year. Many new projects are coming our way, with special regard to our website. We are looking to revamp our pages to make them more clear, concise, and creative, minimizing clutter and highlighting the priorities. This past month, we had a very special national holiday. I hope each and every one of you got to spend time with the important women in your lives and I hope you showed them how much they mean to you. Without mothers, the world would have much less compassion. This month, I invite you to reflect on your blessings and be appreciative of the things you already have.
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GREETINGS!I hope everyone is having a good and productive summer so far. This month marks another milestone for PQC International, focusing on the website. Our team has worked very hard to produce completely new and revamped HCD landing pages. If you have not seen them yet, be sure to check them out! With a simpler design and a more inviting color scheme, we are sure to draw more traffic. I also hope everyone had a wonderful Father’s Day spending some time with the men in your lives. Look forward to the future and stay positive!
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GREETINGS!I hope you enjoyed celebrating our great nation’s Independence Day with your friends and family! The PQC’s Communique has been revamped and redesigned for a cleaner and easier to read look. We want to create a more interactive experience for everyone, but that is only possible if you participate and provide feedback. I encourage you to participate as much as possible. Enjoy the rest of the month!
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GREETINGS!Where has the year gone? August is here already and with a new month comes new changes and new beginnings. Our corporate office is relocating to a more efficient space just down the street from our current location. In order to make the transition as smooth as possible, we have to manage our tasks wisely within the allotted time. Task management is key to our success as a company and your success as a business professional. This month, let us reflect on ways we can manage our tasks better and keep a list of how we can continue to improve
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GREETINGS!As we move into the fourth quarter, it is important to take a moment to reflect on the successes and failures that we have experienced in order to continue to grow and improve as an organization and individuals. With this in mind, we continue to streamline our website, our processes, and our company. Through reflection, we not only see where we can improve, but more than anything, we are reminded that what makes our company strong is each other. You are the heartbeat to this company and when we move to the same beat, we do amazing things together!
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GREETINGS!As we move into the month of November, we continue to grow and improve. One of those enhancements involves our Business Model Innovation (BMI) service. Our Certification in Business Model Innovation (CBMI) solidifies our expertise in within this service offering and allows us to deliver more value to our clients. BMI is a key piece of the puzzle in any organization and drives leadership, culture, and knowledge creation. Just as the organization continues to gain more expertise, I hope you take the opportunity to increase your development as well. Remember, there is always room for growth! Give thanks this month and enjoy!
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It is with great pleasure and humility that I want to extend a very earnest and sincere “Thank You” to you and your families for being a part of our family - the PQC family.As the year winds down, we are all reminded of the value of people, things, gestures and moments that we have in our individual lives.Allow me to congratulate you on all your achievements and laurels - both personal and professional. At the same time, I also want to remind you that the responsibility that you shoulder is only bigger and better.Through the vision and leadership found here in PQC we join together, as partners in building a new, improved tomorrow. We are honored to be a part of your world and want you to know that we are thankful to have our lives.Always remember PQC’s two promises to itself and to you - measurable results and FOCUS: Follow One Course Until Successful. PQC International will continue to be guided by measurable results, and that we will adhere to what we believe to be the right course for us, in spite of the challenges.Thank you once again, for embracing PQC International and for letting us share the joy and celebration of this wonderful, blessed year.
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