Deals with the problem Mohan Verma faces within a week of joining Panacea Pharma as Manager, Corporate Planning. He has to answer the following questions: How should I define my role in this company? What support structure should I ask for in fulfilling this role? What should be my relationship with the Chief Executive and the other managers in the company? How should I build these relationships? What should be my priorities for action? The company's background and that of its people is given to enable students to discuss the problem Mohan Verma faces.