Robert Jordan Fritz (born 1943 in
Cambridge, Massachusetts
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) is an American author, management consultant, composer, and filmmaker. He is known for his development of
structural dynamics
Structural dynamics is a type of structural analysis which covers the behavior of a structure subjected to dynamic (actions having high acceleration) loading. Dynamic loads include people, wind, waves, traffic, earthquakes, and blasts. Any structur ...
, the study of how structural relationships impact behavior from individuals to organizations. His books, starting with ''The Path of Least Resistance'', develop the theory and application of structural dynamics and the
creative process
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Media & music
*''Overload'' - 2009 feature film (written and directed by Fritz)
:Awards:
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Boston International Film Festival
The Boston International Film Festival is a film festival in the United States held in Boston, Massachusetts which showcases over 90 films annually.
Established in 2003 by film producer Patrick Jerome, the festival features independent films from ...
'' - Indie Spirit Special Recognition Award
:*''Los Angeles Reel Film Festival'' - Honorable Mention
:*''Honolulu Film Festival'' - Aloha Accolade Award for Excellence in Filmmaking
:*''Los Angeles Cinema Festival of Hollywood'' - Award of Merit for Narrative Feature
:*''Accolade Competition'' - Award of Merit
:*''Los Angeles Movie Awards'' - Award of Excellence (television), Best Original Score, Best Screenplay, Best Actress
*''Creating'' - Canadian television series (directed and co-hosted by Fritz)
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Celtic Ladies''
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The Little Pinecone'' - Audio CD (Story and music by Fritz)
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Elmer's Extraordinary Christmas'' - Audio CD (Story and music by Fritz)
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The Top'' - Audio CD (Story and music by Fritz)
References
External links
Robert Fritz Inc*
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Uganda Rural Development & Training Programme
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Living people
1943 births
American management consultants
Writers from Cambridge, Massachusetts
People from Windham County, Vermont
Writers from Vermont
Boston Conservatory at Berklee alumni