You are right in the fact that it isn't easy to engineer, especially considering the type of individuals that we are dealing with here...

But, the most important step is recognising that these stage do exist and how to identify them and then using specific techniques to manage a team through these stages.

I outlined some of the indicators of the stages previously. Here is some of the tecniques to manage the team through those stages:

FORMATION
This is a stage for directing
Set clear goals & objectives
Set rules of behaviour/codes
Team building
Testing talent

INSIDE FIGHTS
Need to judge performance and not personality
Simple tasks
Be firm/tough
Measure & judge objectively

SETTLED
This is where the 'Hunting Territory becomes most active. Need to make sure of clear roles as outlined in earlier stages
Use benchmarking against other teams, players, and use best practice techniques

DYNAMIC BALANCE
Ensure rules are observed
Extend physically and mentally
Encourage rewards
Introduce Mentoring, Goals, Roles of Leader, Team members
Tinker, change and improve
Enjoy the ride!

DISINTEGRATION
There is either planned or unplanned
Planned is just a managed transition
Unplanned is highly directive.