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