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