What skills are necessary to be a CIA Practitioner?
CIA practitioners can benefit the most from a background in transportation planning, NEPA, public outreach, or the social-science fields. Training or experience could also include socio-economic statistical analyses. A CIA practitioner should like working with people and possess inherent “people skills” (the ability to listen, talk, and interact with people of all backgrounds). CIA practitioners should be well versed in various public-participation skills and techniques, particularly negotiation and facilitation skills.
