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