Is Your Team Thriving? Take the Trust Temperature Test:
In today's fast-paced corporate environment, building trust in the workplace is more than a soft skill—it’s a strategic necessity. Trust is the bedrock of high-performing teams, and it's directly linked to employee engagement, innovation, retention, and overall productivity.
At BlueSky Experiences, we help teams unlock their potential through hands-on, transformational learning experiences. Our immersive team-building workshops and leadership development programmes are designed to foster trust, improve communication, and build stronger team cultures from the inside out.
But how do you know where your team stands when it comes to trust?
Let’s start with a quick diagnostic.
Take the Trust Temperature Test
Use this extended checklist to assess how trust is showing up in your team. Each “yes” is a green flag—total your score at the bottom.
1. Regular Check-ins
Do team members feel comfortable openly sharing their goals, challenges, and updates?
2. Constructive Feedback Culture
Are feedback conversations structured, respectful, and two-way—happening regularly, not just at reviews?
3. Recognition of Team Success
Is great teamwork celebrated—both formally (e.g. awards, shoutouts) and informally (e.g. team huddles, chats)?
4. Safe Space for Ideas
Can people share new ideas without fear of being criticised, ignored, or shut down?
5. Relationship-Building Activities
Are regular, meaningful team bonding opportunities part of your calendar—not just once-a-year events?
6. Clear Roles & Expectations
Do people understand what’s expected of them and of each other, reducing confusion and conflict?
7. Openness to Vulnerability
Are leaders and team members comfortable admitting mistakes, asking for help, or saying “I don’t know”?
8. Inclusion in Decision-Making
Are individuals across levels invited to input into team decisions, where appropriate?
9. Support During Stressful Times
Do team members rally around each other during periods of pressure or change, rather than retreating?
10. Commitment to Growth
Is there a shared sense of learning and improving together—not just for the organisation, but for the team?
Your Score:
8–10 Checks: Exceptional! You’re fostering a thriving, high-trust team culture. Keep it alive and evolving.
5–7 Checks: Strong foundation. Great progress—but there’s room to deepen and embed trust across more areas.
0–4 Checks: Big opportunity. With the right support, your team could unlock remarkable growth and cohesion.
Why Trust Is Your Team's Superpower
Trust isn't just a cultural buzzword—it delivers measurable business results. Research from the Harvard Business Review shows that high-trust companies enjoy:
50% higher productivity
74% less stress
76% more engagement
(Zak, 2017)
Teams with higher interpersonal trust also navigate change more effectively and experience fewer interpersonal conflicts, according to findings published in the Journal of Applied Psychology (Dirks & Ferrin, 2001).
In other words, trust affects everything—from day-to-day communication to long-term strategic success.
How BlueSky Experiences Can Help Build a High-Trust Culture
Recognising the need for trust is one thing. Building it intentionally is something else entirely.
That’s where BlueSky Experiences comes in.
We offer bespoke team-building activities, corporate away days, and leadership development courses designed to help teams:
Improve communication and collaboration
Increase psychological safety
Build emotional intelligence
Foster authentic connections
Strengthen alignment on shared goals
Whether you're a small business or a large corporate team, our interactive and memorable experiences deliver real impact—helping teams become not just functional, but exceptional.
“We walked in as colleagues and walked out as a stronger team. The difference was visible almost immediately.”
– A recent BlueSky Experiences client
Ready to Strengthen Trust in Your Team?
If your team scored below 8 on the checklist, there’s great news: trust is absolutely something that can be developed—with the right environment, experiences, and leadership.
At BlueSky Experiences, we’re here to guide that journey. Whether you want to improve morale, drive performance, or support your leadership team, our programmes are tailored to your goals and your people.
Let’s Talk
Visit www.blueskyexperiences.com or give us a call to explore how we can help you build a high-trust culture and unlock your team’s full potential.