What do you mean by “Patent Strategy”?
Many times projects managers have an unofficial goal of getting at least one patent for their new development. This is generally a good thing. Unfortunately, it can lead to misunderstandings about the value of a patent. For example, it’s not uncommon to hear people say, “we have a patent on that product” even though the patent may only cover the way it’s packaged, or the process used to make it. A good patent strategy should clearly define all areas of potential coverage, and then systematically protect the areas of strategic importance, including offensive and defensive filings.

"How is Strategic Inventing different than traditional techniques of patent strategy?" There are a number of subtleties involved, but the most obvious distinction is that most traditional approaches to patent strategy are primariliy applied after the product has been developed. In the case of Strategic Inventing, the analysis and patent strategy precedes product definition.

"What how would these differences show up in the product?"
Strategic inventing usually results in products with unexpected features, functions, or materials - developed as a result of IP requirements, rather than functional benefits or consumer response. The emphasis is on patent protection for differentiating features rather than cost or performance.

"Are there particular industries that would benefit from a good patent strategy?"
Any industry can benefit from these techniques, but those with the most significant interest will be industries which can justify multiple filings to protect each product. Independent inventors and very small companies often can't justify the expense necessary to develop an aggressive patent strategy with multiple filings, etc.