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