Five Directions Coaching+Consulting

Helping small nonprofits build more engaged communities

Research Publications We’ve authored a number of reports using data from qualitative research we’ve conducted. These reports have given clients a unique perspective into understanding the dynamics of their fields. A sampling: A literature review for the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society's "Military Care Providers' Project." "Survey of Transformative and Spiritual Dimensions of Higher Education," by Maia Duerr, Arthur Zajonc, and Diane Dana, published in the Journal of Transformative Education, Vol. 1, No. 3, 177-211 (2003). "The Contemplative Organization" by Maia Duerr, published in the Journal of Organizational Change Management, Vol. 17, No. 1, 43-61 (2004). Annual Reports Buddhist Peace Fellowship 2006 Annual Report Enewsletters Maia created and edited the Buddhist Peace Fellowship's monthly e-newsletter for four years (2004-2008). Buddhist Peace Fellowship e-newsletter, October 2007 edition Online Fundraising Maia created this online piece for the Buddhist Peace Fellowship's end-of-year appeal, editing the executive director's letter and formatting the email with photo. Original writing Maia’s writing often focuses on the intersection of socio-political issues and spiritual practice. A selection: Impossible Choices (published in Not Turning Away, an anthology of articles from Turning Wheel magazine, Winter 2001) Interview with U Kovida, Burmese monk (published in Turning Wheel, Winter 2008) Katrina and Karma: Waking Up to Responsibility (published in Common Ground, October 2005) Maia’s blog Five Directions Consulting  ♦  maia@fivedirectionsconsulting.com  ♦  505.988.1634