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