The principles of the path to value (P2V) are as applicable to mature manufacturing companies as the emerging high-tech companies from which the term originated. The path to value is simply management's blueprint for deploying the company's unique capabilities and resources in a way that will boost corporate value by a multiple of two, three, or more. When milestones are clearly identified and resources properly deployed, the P2V becomes an effective tool for significantly increasing the worth of your business. Here's how to map your company's path to value: