The Validate Phase is the sixth phase in the DMAIC roadmap and follows the Control Phase. It is conducted to confirm that the project and the Control Phase are functioning successfully and that the project is sustainable. Typically, this involves a formal meeting between the project’s sponsor and controller to validate the financial results of the project. Since not all actions from the implementation plan created in the Improve phase are completed by the end of the Control Phase, the Validate Phase is a good way to assess the success of the Control Phase. It usually takes place about six months after the Control Phase. It is also common to conduct the Validate Phase twice, both six months and twelve months after the Control Phase. If the financial results are favorable, the project can be considered successfully completed, and the Green/Black Belt can fully focus on the next project.