Shell UK — Take Me Back Team Building, Aberdeen
This case study details how Event Collection delivered a high-energy Take Me Back team building event for 80 Shell UK staff in Aberdeen: 10 teams competing across nostalgic TV game show rounds in a day packed with laughter, competition, and real team connection. Shell UK is one of the world's largest energy companies, with a major presence in Aberdeen.
The Brief
Shell UK wanted a team building activity that would bring together 80 colleagues from different departments and seniority levels. The event needed to be fun and inclusive, not a forced corporate exercise, while creating new connections across teams that rarely interact day-to-day.
The key requirement was an activity where every single person would be actively involved and laughing, not just the extroverts. Shell wanted something that would dissolve the usual workplace hierarchies and create shared memories that would strengthen working relationships long after the event.
What We Delivered
We delivered our Take Me Back event: a nostalgic trip through classic TV game shows that gets everyone competing, laughing, and connecting from the very first round.
The Result
The energy and competitive spirit were electric from start to finish. Each round brought something different, from music and media challenges to physical tasks and creative performances, ensuring every team member could contribute their strengths.
What made this event special wasn't just the activity. It was the way 10 separate teams, many of whom rarely work together, left the room as one united group. The retro TV element was particularly effective: when colleagues are laughing together about classic moments, the usual professional hierarchies dissolve completely.
Shell have since booked Event Collection for multiple additional events, making us a trusted partner for their corporate team building programme.
“Event Collection understand Aberdeen's energy sector in a way no other event company does. They know our culture, they know our venues, and they always deliver without fuss. We've used them for multiple events across the city and they're our default choice.”
Corporate Events Manager, Shell UK Aberdeen
Key Takeaways
Client
Shell UK
Group Size
80 people (10 teams)
Activity
Take Me Back
Location
Aberdeen, Scotland
Industry
Energy / Oil & Gas
Outcome
Multiple rebookings
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