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