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