Which of the following is a risk practitioner's BEST recommendation to help reduce IT risk associated with scheduling overruns when starting a new application development project?

A tracking tool helps monitor progress but doesn't prevent inaccurate scheduling estimates that lead to overruns.

Reviewing the SDLC might reveal process issues, but it doesn't directly address the accuracy of initial project scheduling estimates.

Involving the development team directly in the project planning process ensures that estimates for tasks, timelines, and resource requirements are realistic and grounded in the team's actual capabilities and understanding of the technical challenges. This collaborative approach helps create more accurate schedules and increases the team's commitment to meeting those agreed-upon deadlines, significantly reducing the likelihood of scheduling overruns.

Assigning more developers doesn't guarantee reduced overruns if the initial planning was flawed; it can even introduce more coordination overhead.