Turning what could have been threats and weaknesses to opportunities and strengths

The focus of this workbook is to provide practical information and wisdom for getting the best value out of the investments in the big move of migration, relocation, and integration. The guidance provided is largely based on lived experiences of immigrants that have worked the path. It is not about how to migrate, though the author can provide such information of a general nature. He works in partnership with certified migration agents, where applicable - as part of his holistic support for his clients.

The key aspects of migration value chain are covered in this workbook. They include factors to consider as part of pre-migration preparations, setting SMART goals, and settling well into your new location. Readers and users will learn and receive guidance based on real stories of real people that should lead to real actions for success. The ultimate aim is to help intending and new immigrants with a reflective guide that will help them to proactively elicit and document key actions to be taken in adopting, adapting and achieving their goals for the big move. Settled immigrants can also use this workbook, it is never too late to achieve your success.

This is a workbook, which means it helps you to reflect and take action after learning what you need to do in response to each of the principles and steps presented in this book. The best way to get the maximum value is to use it alongside reading the author’s two books: (1) A Handbook for Migrants: The Good, The Challenges and The Lessons and (2) Adopt Adapt Achieve: An Amazing Triple A Guide for Successful Relocation, Change and Integration. Users of this workbook should not hold back when doing the reflective writing aspect in the spaces provided. It is better to have more texts initially which you can fine-tune over time as you use this valuable tool during an individual or group workshop sessions.