7 Team Building Myths You Need to Stop Believing

We couldn’t disagree more! This is one of the top myths we hear. When people think of team building events, they often think of trust falls, boardroom presentations and overly forced icebreakers. This myth exists because many people have experienced outdated or poorly run activities in the past.

The truth is, great team building feels nothing like that. The best experiences are engaging and genuinely enjoyable, designed to bring people together naturally rather than force interaction. When it’s done well, your team isn’t thinking about “team building” at all, they’re simply having a good time, connecting and building stronger relationships without even realising it.

From away days to in-office sessions, GOTO Events makes your team building event effortlessly fun and easy to organise. We offer a range of unique and fun experiences designed by our team with enjoyment at its core, featuring immersive storylines, professional hosts, music, theming and high-quality props. With lively competition, silly games and engaging formats, your team stays involved from start to finish, ending with a memorable award ceremony that brings it all together.

This is a common misconception and it couldn’t be further from the truth! Team building isn’t always about fixing issues; it’s about getting ahead of them. It brings people together, strengthens communication and builds trust in a natural, enjoyable way. Through engaging experiences like game show-style challenges, murder mysteries, or even charity-focused activities, teams develop these skills without it ever feeling like a lesson.

All teams can benefit from team building, whether you’ve identified challenges or not. Great team building simply makes strong teams even stronger. At GOTO Events, we design experiences around your goals, from building resilience and strengthening trust to boosting creativity and energising your people, all while creating a positive, lasting impact.

This couldn’t be further from the truth! This myth often comes from companies treating team building as a tick-box exercise. But team building is an ongoing investment in your people. While a single event can give your team a real boost, lasting impact comes from building momentum and giving teams regular opportunities to connect, grow and develop new skills.

That’s why so many of our clients love their team building event and come back for more. AT GOTO we offer a wide range of unique experiences, making it easy to keep things fresh and engaging. Whether you’re trying something new or building on previous successes, each event adds another layer to a stronger, more connected team.

Not at all. This myth likely comes from traditional outdoor corporate away days. While outdoor away days have their place, great team building isn’t tied to the weather. GOTO Events offers a wide range of indoor team building activities, designed to suit different teams, abilities and environments.

From immersive indoor games like Betrayers, to meaningful charity events like Sleep Pods, there’s something for every team. Perfect for those who prefer a more accessible, flexible option without compromising on engagement.

This means that team building can be accessible all year round, without being affected by weather or location. It also allows teams to take part in activities that suit their preferences, making the experience more inclusive while still bringing the team together.

As we know all too well, physical activities don’t suit everyone, especially for larger businesses where there can be a wide range of ages and abilities. The truth is, team building doesn’t need to be physical to be effective.

That’s why we design experiences that focus on creativity, problem-solving, and a touch of healthy competition. Events like Master of the Tasks get everyone involved through clever challenges, TV-inspired formats and collaborative tasks, no running required. It’s all about playing to people’s strengths, bringing different skills to the table, and making sure everyone feels included while working together as a team.

Some believe competition creates tension or discomfort in teams, but in fact competition often brings an event to life. The right kind of competition actually boosts energy, motivation and engagement, getting everyone fully involved.

When teams compete, they naturally collaborate, think faster and support each other under pressure. It encourages problem-solving, builds resilience, and helps individuals discover their strengths within the group.

At GOTO Events, we design our activities with balanced, friendly competition at the core, keeping things fun, inclusive and focused on bringing people together, not pushing them apart.

This myth couldn’t be more wrong. Just because a team isn’t in the same room doesn’t mean they don’t need connection. In fact, it makes it even more important. This myth exists because remote teams are often seen as harder to engage. But with the right approach, virtual team building can be just as engaging and impactful as in-person events.

At GOTO Events, our virtual team building events are designed to bring remote teams together wherever they are. Using immersive formats, smart tech and interactive gameplay, we create natural moments of collaboration, communication and fun. From Escape Rooms and Murder Mysteries to virtually travelling around the world, our events use a custom mobile app, making the collaboration within your team seamless. All events are delivered by an experienced live host who welcomes your group, sets the tone, runs the activity and keeps energy high throughout, ensuring everyone feels involved and confident throughout.