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