Cohesion participants during a hosted active team-building game at The Cage Kallang

Mid-size finance case study

UOB Mid-Size Team Building Case Study

UOB is a useful mid-size planning example because the record scales from small office sessions up to a 150-person active event. Use it when a finance or office team is planning a mid-size day (around 150 participants and up) and needs pitch count, team splits, and rotation planned early.

Check the fit Open Event Planner

Client: UOB
Sector: Finance
Mid-size anchor: 150 participants
Formats: Archery, Laser, Telematch, Dodgeball

Start with the example

UOB Mid-Size Fit Check

Choose the closest event shape. The recommendation shows whether a mid-size group can stay with one active format or needs a two-format rotation across more pitches.

Decision framework

Use UOB as a mid-size planning reference

The page should help finance and office teams decide when one format is enough, when a mid-size group needs a rotation, and what to send to Cohesion for a sharper recommendation.

Anchor

Start with the headcount

A finance or office team should set the likely final range first, because a mid-size group changes pitch count and format mix.

Scale

Let pitch count decide the shape

A compact group can stay with one format, while a 150-person mid-size day usually needs parallel pitches or a two-format rotation.

Flow

Plan the non-game moments

Breaks, hydration, team splits, and venue movement should sit around the activity instead of being discovered on event day.

What to borrow

What The UOB Pattern Shows

The useful lesson is not that every team should copy one exact event. UOB gives teams a clear example of a finance and office team scaling the same active, facilitated direction from a small session up to a mid-size 150-person day.

Mid-size anchor 150

participants at the largest recorded event

The mid-size end of the pattern shows how pitch count, team splits, and rotation should be planned before a 150-person active day.

Returning client 6

team-building bookings from 2018 to 2025

A returning finance client helps another event lead see that the active-event direction can stay familiar while the group size changes.

Active formats 4

games across the UOB record

Archery Tag, Laser Tag, Telematch, and Dodgeball give you a practical mid-size shortlist.

How to use it

Use The UOB Example Well

Treat this as a mid-size finance and office-team planning reference rather than a claim that every team needs the same event.

Core lesson

A finance or office team can scale the same active, facilitated event direction from a small session to a mid-size day when pitch count, team splits, and rotation are planned early.

Borrow

Borrow the habit of deciding headcount, pitch count, and whether one or two formats fit before locking the activity plan for a mid-size group.

Do not assume

Do not assume the same pitch count, format mix, or timing will fit a new group without checking the current brief and venue.

Best fit

Finance, banking, and office teams planning a mid-size active event from around 150 participants that still needs clear briefing, pacing, and facilitator control.

Check before copying the pattern

Current headcount and likely final RSVP range
Number of pitches or arenas the venue can hold
Whether one format or a two-format rotation fits the group
Team-split plan before arrival
Break, hydration, and changeover timing

Useful next steps

Keep planning simple

Use these pages when you are ready to compare formats, check details, review examples, or contact Cohesion.

Choose

Compare active formats for a mid-size group

Use these when the team likes the UOB pattern but still needs to choose the final activity shape.

Laser TagCore mission-game page for tactical active energy.Archery TagFoam-arrow field game that pairs well in a two-format rotation.TelematchStation rotations when the mid-size group needs broad participation.ActivitiesCompare the full active-format shortlist before asking for scope.

Approve

Keep the finance-team path tidy

Use these pages when the route is being shared with a finance owner, HR, or an approval committee.

Banking and Finance TeamsUseful for finance-team approval logic and office proof.Large Group ActivitiesPlan rotations and pitches when the mid-size group grows.Case StudiesBrowse more proof routes before choosing a format.Event PlannerSend the UOB context with current headcount, venue, and constraints.

Readiness check

UOB-Style Mid-Size Planning Check

Tick what is known before using this case study as a mid-size planning reference.

Participant range is realistic Use the likely final range, not only the earliest RSVP count. Pitch or arena count is known The number of parallel play spaces the venue can hold is visible. Format role is clear Decide whether it is one format, a two-format rotation, or a wider station plan. Team split can be prepared Departments, mixed teams, or random allocation can be chosen before arrival. Movement and timing are mapped Changeovers, breaks, and hydration are planned around the activity block. Comfort notes are ready Attire, intensity, and opt-down needs have been considered. Facilitator coverage is requested Ask how briefing, scoring, safety notes, and changeovers will be handled at mid-size scale.

Brief builder

Build A Mid-Size Finance Event Brief

Turn the UOB pattern into the details Cohesion can check quickly.

Proof and context

Related mid-size and finance-team planning support

Use these routes when the UOB pattern needs more context around group size, finance-team planning, or active formats.

Industry guide Banking and finance teams

Use this for finance-team approval logic and office-team proof.

Scale guide Large group activities

Use this when headcount pushes the mid-size brief toward rotations or parallel pitches.

Activity page Laser Tag

Use this for the core mission-game details and facilitation notes.

Activity page Archery Tag

Use this for the foam-arrow field-game details often paired in a rotation.

FAQ

Common planning questions

Why use UOB as a mid-size case study?

UOB is useful because the record scales from small office sessions up to a 150-person active event, so it shows how a finance or office team can plan a mid-size day around pitch count and format mix.

Should my team copy the same activity mix?

Not automatically. Use the case study as a planning reference, then choose the final format around current headcount, pitch count, venue, and timing.

Is this only relevant for finance teams?

Finance teams are the closest fit, but any office or corporate team planning a mid-size active event can borrow the same planning logic.

Next step

Turn the page into a brief

Use the planner if you already know the rough date, group size, and event direction.

Open Event Planner

Banking and Finance TeamsUse this for finance-team approval logic and office-team proof.Large Group ActivitiesUse this when headcount and pitch count decide the mid-size event shape.Laser TagCheck the core activity page before deciding whether it stands alone.Archery TagCompare another active format often paired in a mid-size rotation.Case StudiesBrowse more proof routes before choosing a format.Event PlannerSend the mid-size finance brief to Cohesion.Browse ActivitiesCompare the actual Cohesion activity pages.Planning HubMove to the next planning tool.ContactAsk for a human recommendation.