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