"Hey, I'm Jen Maynard.
​A self-confessed learning junkie, People Development Specialist, end-to-end Instructional Designer, and passionate Trainer. I’m on a mission to spark curiosity and unlock potential through exciting, blended learning experiences—keeping education innovative, engaging, and tailored to all needs.

Because when we grow, we don’t just change ourselves, we change the world."
Welcome to my Instructional Design Portfolio...
Here’s a closer look at how I bring learning to life.
First up...My Approach 
​With over 15 years of experience within the learning and development space, I have  refined my craft as an end-to-end instructional designer—across multiple industries, audiences, and delivery formats—I stay grounded in the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) principles.
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Originally rooted in the highly regulated world of the nuclear sector, SAT gave me a rock-solid foundation in designing and project managing training solutions that are purposeful, measurable, and effective. These principles have stuck with me because, quite simply—they work.

SAT isn't just a framework; it’s a mindset. One that ensures every learning experience I oversee follows a structured, intentional flow:
  1. Analysis – I start by truly understanding the need. What’s the performance gap? Who’s the learner? What’s the environment like?
  2. Design – Next, I create a blueprint: clear objectives, engaging structure, and learner-centered design choices.
  3. Development – Then I bring it all to life—storyboarding, scripting, building resources and digital content tailored to the learner and outcome.
  4. Implementation – This is where we roll it out. Whether it’s facilitator-led, digital, blended, or on-the-job—each element is tested and ready.
  5. Evaluation – Lastly, I measure impact. Is it working? What’s landing well, and what needs refining? Continuous improvement is part of the plan.​
But here's the thing, while SAT provides the structure, creativity is what makes it fly.
​I blend these principles with modern design thinking, adult learning theory, and a love for integrating innovative ways to deliver solutions with maximum impact that enables learning that sticks—whether it’s a digital module, a face-to-face workshop, or an immersive blended journey.
Portfolio Sample Walkthrough
The Leadership Behaviours Blueprint (Nuclear Sector)
Subject Context: Leadership Development Pathway on a Nuclear Construction Project.
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Training Project Aim: Transform a 3-day, in-person course (delivered by 2 trainers to max. 6 learners) into a scalable blended solution for rollout across both client employees and all contract partner supervisors and leaders.
Training Needs Analysis:
Identified a need to build leadership competence essential for maintaining a strong nuclear safety culture.
  • Required for ALL leaders-must be scalable, time-efficient, and impactful.
  • Mandatory part of the Project's Leadership Pathway.
  • Delivery must eliminate training bottlenecks and prevent delays in pathway completion.
  • Solution to result in a direct improvement to safety, quality and performance KPI's.
Proposed Training Solution Pathway: 
  1. eLearning Module: Introduces key leadership concepts in the nuclear context and encourages self-reflection.
  2. 1-Day Workshop: Explores shared experiences, best practices, and personal impact on nuclear safety culture.
  3. Reflective Workbook: Deepens learning through reflection on current leadership style and future growth.
  4. Senior Manager Interview & PDP: A required step aligning with the leadership pathway, supporting quarterly reviews and tailored Personal Development Plans.
Instructional Aim and Learning Objectives 
eLearning Module (Self Directed Learning)

​The Leadership Behaviours Blueprint Workshop ​Presentation (In-Person) 

Leaders Reflective eWorkbook, Senior Leader Interview & Action Plan