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