Here’s the uncomfortable truth being undermined isn’t random. It’s a pattern rooted in how power, trust, and uncertainty play out in organisations. As a new manager, you have the title, but not the history. Others-whether peers, subordinates, or even your own boss-may feel threatened by change, or unsure if you’ll protect their interests. Undermining becomes a way to test your boundaries, or to keep things predictable.. In this episode I outline the 5 different power plays that can be used against you and what you can do about it to out manoeuvre it.