In this study, talent management, which is extremely important for innovation, is examined from a knowledge-centric perspective and the impact of this approach on product and process innovation is discussed. The mediator role of an innovative culture is also evaluated in the study. All evaluations were assessed through a survey conducted with the participation of 102 mid or top-level HR managers from Turkey's largest 1000 industrial organizations. As a result of the research, it was found that the knowledgebased talent management approach has a positive impact on product and process innovation. The research's findings underscore the crucial role that knowledge-centric personnel management plays in fostering the development of new products and business models, and they opine that this impact may even outweigh that of innovative organizational cultures. To improve their ability to innovate and maintain competitiveness in the fast-paced business climate, organizations should give employees' knowledge and skill development top priority. Organizations should also be aware of the intricate relationships that exist between organizational culture, innovation outcomes, and talent management, and they should modify their tactics in accordance with these relationships.

Key words: Knowledge-based talent management, Product and process innovation, Innovative culture