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