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