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