The defining of the issues is directly tied into the goals and the measurement components of the program. While the purpose of some activities is to support other group members, other trust activities are designed toward intellectual trust. Trust is an element of a successful team. The activities at this level are designed to give the participants a sense of accomplishment through cooperation and to develop group cohesion. Groups work together in accomplishing activity goals.
Groups have to work together and problem solve in order to find a solution.
Efficiency, quality, and speed are managed by a group's ability to interact, utilizing group members' skills. Cooperation, communication, group decision making, conflict management, trust, and leadership are benefits of this level. Because of this, individual needs must be met to provide meaningful challenge experiences. These activities encourage participants to stretch themselves beyond perceived limits by facing challenge in a perceived risk environment, typically through the high ropes course. Participants experience an increased sense of competency, risk taking ability, leadership behavior, and the value of group support.