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