Administrative Professionals Day 2025 - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.

1. O-Kept a process running behind the scenes
2. B-Showed patience during a frustrating moment
3. I-“Made it work” with limited resources
4. G-Gave clear and friendly instructions
5. I-Created your own resource to simplify a task
6. O-Volunteered for a tricky assignment
7. B-Remembered someone’s birthday or milestone
8. G-Responded promptly and professionally
9. N-Mastered a new system or platform
10. G-Gave feedback in a kind and helpful way
11. B-Took a break when emotions ran high
12. G-Stepped in for someone without being asked
13. O-Got recognized by leadership or peers
14. G-Asked thoughtful questions to help a teammate
15. G-Helped two departments work together
16. B-Kept smiling despite a chaotic day
17. I-Found a missing file in a creative way
18. N-Used a productivity app or tool effectively
19. I-Reorganized something for better flow
20. N-Troubleshot something before IT got there
21. N-Helped someone reset a password
22. O-Encouraged someone to believe in themselves
23. N-Found a tech fix no one else thought of
24. I-Took initiative when a system failed
25. I-Handled a last-minute change like a pro
26. I-Reworked a form or document to make it clearer
27. I-Thought on your feet and nailed it
28. G-Advocated for someone else’s needs
29. I-Made the complex look simple
30. O-Represented your department professionally
31. O-Mentored a new or junior staff member
32. B-Offered help before being asked
33. O-Demonstrated reliability again and again
34. G-Reached out to clarify instead of assuming
35. B-De-escalated a tense situation
36. N-Backed up important files (just in case!)
37. N-Designed or cleaned up a spreadsheet
38. N-Used a keyboard shortcut like Ctrl+Z or Ctrl+F
39. N-Scheduled a flawless Zoom/Teams/Google Meet call
40. O-Stayed back to finish a job well
41. B-Used humour to lighten the mood
42. O-Got complimented for your work ethic
43. O-Delivered results before the deadline
44. G-Helped make a meeting feel like a conversation
45. O-Owned up to a mistake and fixed it
46. G-Connected the right people to solve a problem
47. G-Sent a helpful follow-up email
48. G-Played a key role in team coordination
49. O-Handled a difficult request without complaint
50. N-Helped a coworker with a tech issue
51. B-Listened without interrupting
52. N-Designed a PowerPoint that impressed everyone
53. I-Offered a solution before the issue became a crisis
54. I-Found a solution that saved the day
55. O-Took initiative on a project or task
56. B-Handled negative feedback professionally
57. I-Solved a problem no one else could
58. O-Took charge when things felt uncertain
59. I-Suggested a helpful shortcut or tip
60. G-Took notes that were actually useful!
61. O-Shared credit for a team success
62. B-Offered encouragement to a colleague
63. B-Resolved a misunderstanding with grace
64. N-Used merge mail or labels to streamline work
65. B-Checked in on someone having a tough day
66. N-Sent a well-timed reminder email
67. B-Validated someone’s feelings at work
68. I-Improved a process or workflow
69. B-Adapted your tone to suit the situation
70. N-Kept calm during a tech meltdown
71. B-Remained calm under pressure
72. I-Pulled together an event or report on short notice
73. G-Kept everyone on track in a meeting
74. G-Answered a question you weren’t “supposed” to know