Team Building Without the Guesswork: 5 Answers You’re Too Busy to Google

• March 27, 2025
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Planning a team-building event shouldn’t feel like prepping for a surprise party where no one knows the guest of honor. 

Yet, somehow, it always does. 

The questions start rolling in fast: What are we doing? How long is it? Is this inside or outside? Do I need to wear gym clothes or a blazer?

That’s where Danielle Lind, team-building whisperer and pro at United EVENTures, comes in. 

Danielle’s heard it all and seen it all, and in this guide, tackles the top five questions clients ask when planning a corporate event.

Spoiler: Yes, you can wear sneakers. And yes, we’ll hold your hand—unless you’re doing a trust fall.

Answering Your Most Common Questions about Team Building Events

1. “How do I even pick an event?”

When faced with a menu of escape rooms, scavenger hunts, culinary competitions, and axe throwing (yes, really), it’s normal to feel like a deer in headlights.

But Danielle cuts through the noise: “What I would do is… find out: How much time do you have? What does success look like to you? What are you trying to get out of the event?”

Translation: It’s not about what looks trendy on TikTok—it’s about what your team needs. Is it better communication? A morale boost? Getting Linda from accounting to finally talk to the new hire? That insight guides the event selection process.

Too many companies slap a fun label on something that doesn’t actually solve a team’s core issues. 

If you’re just throwing people into an activity without intention, you’re not investing—you’re entertaining. And that’s not the same thing.

Let your goals lead the way. 

Let a pro like Danielle ask the right questions and guide you to an experience that fits like a glove (or a team-branded hoodie).

2. “How long does will this team building event take?”

Time is tight, and no one wants to be the person who hijacks the whole afternoon for a marshmallow challenge. 

Danielle knows the drill: “Most of our events run anywhere from an hour and a half to three hours… but we can tailor it to what your meeting-specific times are.”

Whether you’ve got a two-hour block or just one precious hour between lunch and the CFO’s quarterly update, there’s a way to make it work.

The biggest mistake? Cramming a 3-hour event into 45 minutes or, worse, overstuffing the day until people are too fried to participate.

Be honest about your time constraints and work with a flexible team. 

Danielle adds,“Once you sign a contract, you’ll speak to our program manager… they’ll get more into the nitty-gritty of what that will look like within that hour.”

That’s corporate speak for “yes, we’ve got your back—and a stopwatch.”

3. “Will someone actually be there to help us?”

No one wants to roll up to a ropes course with a PDF and a prayer. That’s not team building—it’s a liability.

“Yes, absolutely. We will have a full team there,” says Danielle. “Depending on the size of your group, there’ll be anywhere from two of our team members to 20.”

Some vendors hand off an event with a smile and a download link. That’s not service—it’s survival mode. And it leads to awkward silences, confused faces, and one very stressed-out planner.

Choose a partner who doesn’t ghost you after the deposit clears. Look for the ones who say things like:

“We will hold your hand through the whole process.”

Even the strongest leaders appreciate a little logistical backup.

4. “Is this indoors or outdoors? And what if it rains?”

Outdoor events sound like a great idea until someone checks the weather app. Danielle’s team doesn’t leave you out in the cold (literally or figuratively):

“All of our events have weather backups.”

Events are designed to flex. If it’s snowing sideways or the humidity hits “melt-your-face” levels, the team will pivot—fast.

“We can pivot within hours of the event,” she says, “but we love to be outside.”

Too many planners cross their fingers and hope for sun. But hope isn’t a weather plan—it’s a gamble.

 Ask about indoor options from the start. Flexibility isn’t just nice, it’s necessary.

5. “What should we wear?”

You’d be surprised how often fashion sabotages function. Danielle breaks it down:

“You do not want to be in sandals. You do not want to be in heels or flip-flops. You want some form of sneaker.”

Nothing says “I hate this,” like hobbling through a scavenger hunt in dress shoes. If your team’s not dressed for movement, they won’t engage. And engagement is kind of the point.

Communicate the dress code early and clearly. Danielle’s team even builds in time for a quick wardrobe change after meetings:

“We’ll allot time for you to be able to change your shoes.”

Yes, you can go from boardroom to beanbag toss without breaking your stride.

Great Team Building Events Start With Better Questions

These five FAQs might seem simple, but they’re the backbone of a smooth, successful event. 

From aligning on goals to avoiding footwear fiascos, every detail matters.

As Danielle puts it: “We’ll hold your hand through the whole process.”

And honestly? When it comes to wrangling schedules, goals, weather, and shoes, who couldn’t use a helping hand?

Ready to stop guessing and start planning? Your next team-building event just got a whole lot easier.

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