The Raid is no different. During a two-week race where your four teammates are always at your side, even the way a person chews their food can become irritating. The most famous example of a team breaking down is the French team that stranded their female member atop a 300-foot butte at the 1993 Raid in Madagascar. It's my belief that businesses sabotage their own productivity in the same manner, letting personalities dictate results. It's the first thing that goes when a team breaks down.
People lose their focus and sense of humor.
And, since human beings inherently shy from conflict, they'll sacrifice the mission solely to return to their personal comfort zone. The remedy is to be aware that adversity is not the exception, but the rule. Be ready for adversity. Accept its presence. But instead of letting it destroy the team and the goal, remember that adversity is striking the competition too.